Climate Quote by Elizabeth May
“I stick to stuff I'm pretty sure of and I know this: when the price of a barrel of oil is under $80 a barrel and you build a pipeline, you are driving up greenhouse gases.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Canadian Parliament, 2015
Argues that cheap oil prices incentivize pipeline construction, which increases greenhouse gas emissions.
In simple terms: Low oil prices lead to more pipelines and emissions.
Key Takeaway
Consider environmental impact before supporting pipelines.
Themes
environment
energy
policy
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
political
environmental
When to use this quote
- energy planning
- environmental advocacy
- policy debate
Key Concepts
Carbon emissions
economic incentives
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to reduce emissions?
- How can policy balance energy needs and climate?
A Different Perspective
May ignore economic benefits of pipelines.
